In Shadows...

WTF

2010-07-04T14:05:00.000-07:00

unfinished fatty worm fresh from the oven.

one click on this picture will take you to my new blog where you can learn more about it... not much more but more then this

A New Place To Play

2010-06-02T15:57:00.000-07:00

I've finally gone and done it. I made my dot com site a reality and even though its still new, I've been adding content daily. I'll be keeping a fresh and different kind of blog on beatblack.com. It will be more about the process and my own goings on than about featuring other peoples work (That's not to say it will be completely devoid of such things).

Once its a little more content-inized I will be hosting a jewelry or accessory giveaway on it. I'm still unsure of what will happen to this blog. Maybe I can make it ALL about other goth, steampunk, pin up, punk and alternative artists? I don't know yet but the way it is now has just been too confusing for me to keep up.

Spring Crafting

2010-04-29T17:17:00.000-07:00

So back in august of 2007 I made a post about an octopus project I was working on. I used to make little voodoo dolls and monsters like this before meeting polymer clay.

Well the thing has been sitting around in place to place, all half painted and sad looking for far too long. I've finally brought it to my newest apartment in hopes of at least giving it some eyes.

It's in desperate need of a little texture as well. I'm thinking of adding some polymer clay eyes and suction cups. I think its a little over painted to ever place for sale but I can't stand keeping it the way that it is. What exactly does this have to do with polymer clay?!?! dick squat... so far. just wait :D

Starting a Newsletter

2010-04-23T08:00:00.000-07:00

I've been wanting to make a newsletter for beatblack for some time now. Thanks to the mysterious free internet at my house all of a sudden, I'm finally gettin 'er done. Thank you neighbor :)

It's going to be sent out monthly and highlight some of the usual newsletttery goodness. Every month I'll show you whats been freshly listed, offer an exclusive to newsletter peeps only coupon, updates on any local shows I'll be vending at, a sneak peek into any new themes or ideas for my jewelry as well as anything else that seems interesting or relevant at the time.

If your in just click on this link or the picture below to sign up. It's all legit so no worries about being spammed. You can also painlessly opt out at any time you want.

I'm new to this so if there's anything you want to see or especially do not want to see, I'd love to know.

Alice's Handmade Wonderland

2010-04-20T20:28:00.000-07:00

Its hard not to notice how big of a deal alice in wonderland has become lately. Some people adore it, others are maddened by it but whether its your cup of tea or not, I've just added to the pot. Below are only a few of the most intriguing pieces I've come across on my searches.

1: Steampunk small zipper pouch [WastedWishes.etsy.com]
2: Leather Cat Mask [teonova.etsy.com]
3: Alice and The White Rabbit [blackeyedsuzie.etsy.com]
4: Drink Me [FiveSisterz.etsy.com]
5: White Rabit Candy Bucket [LeFrenchCircus.etsy.com]
6: Teacup Ring [bionicunicorn.etsy.com]
7: The Caterpillar [JustinErickson.etsy.com]
8: Mini Mad Hatter [MadHattery.etsy.com]
9: Talking Roses OOAK [ODDandWHIMSY.etsy.com]
10: Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum [cartbeforethehorse.etsy.com]

Another Bizarre Toronto Craft Show!!

2010-04-16T12:26:00.000-07:00

Hope to see some of you there on April 25th!!

Started by Creepy Christine and continued by Plastik Wrap, the Bazaar of the Bizarre has been a constant successful show in Toronto. All you have to do is read my previous posts on this show to know how much I adore it.

Its full of all sorts of strange, curious, beautiful, freaky and unusual items. If your not local or just can't make it I've tried to link to as many of the vendors as I could below. The talent is certainly worth a check out:

Plastik Wrap
Kaotic Ekko's
Clockwork Zero
Random Pretty things
ChiZine Publication
Beat Black *
Dirty Little Secrets
Eden Bachelder Fine Art
Imaginary Thomas
Sci Feye Candy
The Original Face.ca
BinarySoul Design
To Die For Designs
Roxy Swing Creations
Skye Castle Publishing Co.
Plastik Haar/Neko designs
Vintagelove
Munkybuns
Sew Scary
The Circus Store
Sadistic Vanity
The Generation
The Gnarled Branch
Sick on Sin
Garden Dub
Dreaming Tree Paper Company Zom-b
Zirco Circus
MISSLEXIA
Creepy Christine
Jenuinekraft by Jenny Kuri
Papersnake Jewelry
Pamela Williams
Marionette
Epidemic Clothing Collective
BitchCraft
Cyclops and Owl
Positive Spin
and Storming the base

It Gets Weirder

2010-04-14T13:09:00.000-07:00

Since getting my belly button pierced I've seen my fair share of belly lint. It comes in all shades of gray and a whole slew of soft blobby looking shapes. Kind of like having my own simple lint farm where the only maintenance required is to wear a shirt. Yup that's right... In addition to making jewelry, I'm also a farmer.

With an introduction like that its quite plain to see why I fell in love with this linty siamese bear I found on Etsy. I nearly squealed when I saw the thing. The creators name is Rachel Betty Case and she runs her shop under the name bettyraecase.

In addition to lint she also utilizes human finger nails in some of her pieces, like the ones below. Anyone who follows regretsy may recognize her cockroach pendant from a long ago post. Personally I have to admire anyone who is willing to work with such controversial mediums.

The only thing missing is some hair

I Love Grey Skies...

2010-01-12T01:08:00.000-08:00

And I want the world to know! This newly discovered Etsy shop blew my mind with its odd, fresh, freaky style. ilovegreyskies seems to be doing all the right things with polymer clay and acrylics.

Creator Kimberley Laurenti is a self proclaimed homebody living in Southwest Florida with her husband and 4-year-old son. Its no big surprise that her favorite movies include Donnie Darko and The Others.

I personally find this shop very inspirational and couldn't wait to show it off!

2009-12-11T17:22:00.000-08:00

I've been hard at work these past couple weeks vending craft shows, photographing new stock, filling orders, eating cookies aaaand...finding the wiener for the giveaway :)

In the end there were a total of 95 entries from 68 different people. All entrants had been added manually to random.org. That means the few that didn't follow the rules were also excluded and their comments deleted.

lets stop wasting time here, drumroll!!!!

This years gift certificate winner is... melanie who's favorite items are the truffle and cookie dough rings.

An email has been sent your way :)

Thanks to everyone who participated and your killer comments!! I'm already looking forward to having another giveaway in the new year.

WIN a $40 gift certificate!!

2009-11-22T17:31:00.000-08:00

Its been roughly a year since my last giveaway so I thought it was damn time to introduce a new one!! Since there's a bit of a range offered in my Etsy shop, the prize you're all playing for will be a $40 gift certificate for www.beatblack.etsy.com

Lets start with the rules:

Everyone is eligible to enter meaning I do ship worldwide. The contest will run from November 23rd until December 5th with the winner (chosen by random.org) being announced on December 11th. If I can't get in touch with the winner after 4 days time another will be randomly selected. Lastly, don't forget to leave your email address under your entry if you don't have a blogspot account. This is so I can contact you in the event of your win and will never be used to spam.

How you can be a part:

For 1 Entry: Visit my Shop here. Let me know what your favorite item in my shop is.

For 3 Entries: Write a post about this giveaway on your blog including a link back to this post. Then leave the address of your blog entry in this comments section.

That's all it takes :) Good Luck to all!!!

NocturnElle Photography

2009-11-17T14:52:00.000-08:00

If you've been browsing through my shop lately, you'll notice a new face in my featured items. This past October I was fortunate enough to have a neuro necklace modeled by the lovely Naomi Buechman (Doll Parts) *gush*

Naomi is a model/photographer who snaps her shots under the name NocturnElle Photography.

If you'd like to see more of her photos or are considering booking her for a shoot, feel free to check out her flickr page here, Doll Parts. Lots to see!

An unexpected CinderHella Story...

2009-10-18T19:10:00.000-07:00

BEHOLD! The coolest dress ever known to man along side some of the most rad Etsy finds. Don't they just make your heart flutter? *swoon* You know, now that I'm seeing it all together its kind of like a Gothic Cinderella story.... CinderHella if you will.

CinderHella's the headless one with the skeletor dress. Her step sisters take opposite corners on the bottom and they all live in an orangey lit trailer. The soap represents her daily life of chores while its only obvious that the pumpkin faerie be the godmother (and the carriage for that matter). The boy in the striped hat is the prince and the eye necklace being the only thing left must be the... eye she... leaves behind? um, *cough*

1: Im Off to See the World print [KatHannah.etsy.com]
2: Needle Felted Faerie [AnnaBelleArts.etsy.com]
3: A Watchful Eye Pendant [TrashAndTrinkets.etsy.com]
4: The Dell no. 2 Print [NestaUsa.etsy.com]
5: macabre skeleton dress [smarmyclothes.etsy.com]
6: Mini Jack and Jill [onlygooddreams.etsy.com]
7: Jurassic Amber Soap [amandalouise.etsy.com]
8: Devil Girl [loopyboopy.etsy.com]

My Favorite Craft Show Approaches

2009-10-10T20:41:00.000-07:00

Its a show I've been anticipating for an entire year. One that displays the handcrafted goodies of the strange, the macabre and the whimsical all under one roof. Its called the Bazaar of the Bizarre.

If your in or around the Toronto area on October the 25th, this year you'll also have the chance to enter a draw for a loot basket. It'll be quite the prize, featuring items from some of the vendors listed on this site: http://www.thebazaarofthebizarre.org/vendors.php

I've even thrown in one of these Neuro Necklaces

Last year I attended as a new vendor with no idea what to expect... and my table looked like ass. This year I started early with hopes of being able to sleep the night before :)

counting down the days

Positive Spin on being a Pyro...

2009-08-09T21:34:00.000-07:00

This Etsy artists subject matter is what kept my interest on my first visit. Her sepia tones are refreshed with hints of blue and white, lending her pieces a style all their own.

TheHauntedHallowTree's method is called Pyrography (wood burning) but she also applies other mediums to her pieces such as milk paint.

This artist is a mother of two and lives out in Amish country. Shes never been to an art school but instead has self taught herself and is still learning and applying new methods. To learn more, just visit her website here at TheHauntedHallowTree.etsy.com

Hairy Rainbow

2009-05-11T13:37:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure why didn't come across this seller earlier. Her imagination and creativity excels far beyond one medium, which is probably why after 16 years she decided to call it quits as a hair dresser. Crude Things creator Lana has the most edgy, over the top wigs, clothing, accessories, dolls and art up for sale in her Etsy shop.

These wigs have definitly re-ignited my desire to have coloured hair again. With all the up keep and damage inflicted by hair dye, I'm thinking it might not be such a bad idea to own one.

Dessert from the Heavens

2009-05-08T19:22:00.000-07:00

In researching textures and structures of real cupcakes and ice cream Ive stumbled upon something out right AMAZING. Not even in my most bizarre, sleep deprived days could I have come up with something this sweet. Brace yourself!! I present you with....

AN ICE CREAM CUPCAKE! ...Its incredible ain't it?

I'd love to meet the genius behind this idea of a cupcake plus ice cream. I don't yet have all the ingredients for this bad boy but I did manage to make my own cupcake creations.

Not really the same thing but close enough for today.

zombie plus cupcake isn't nearly as appetizing. Real looking cupcake and ice creams will be making their appearance shortly.

Baby Food?

2009-04-25T10:03:00.000-07:00

For those of you who have been visiting my blog since its very first posts (riiiiight), this sellers work might seem familiar. sixhours was actually a featured seller of mine ages ago under the name calobee.

Now she has a new shop dedicated to her photography alone and its just chalk full of eerie finds. My personal favorite is this carroty one :)

Her ideas are creep and her angles and set up are brilliant. So brilliant in fact that I just had to issue this re-post.

New Craft Show Coming Up

2009-04-12T00:00:00.000-07:00

Heeeeeey Ghouls and Gals! Just posting to say that I'll be in my first craft show of the Spring in Brantford this week. Its called Telephone city and your aaaaaall invited :)

Come join us!!

Its Official...

2009-04-10T00:00:00.000-07:00

I just dropped off a batch of jewelery at Freedom Clothing on Bloor Street. Some of which are not listed in my Etsy shop so you'd have to take a trip to see them :)

Its a fab place for locally made gits and wearables so if your in the area I highly recommend the visit.

FREEDOM CLOTHING
939 Bloor St.West,
Toronto ON, (1 block west of Ossignton)

Its The Green Way To Dry Your Hair...

2009-04-08T16:13:00.000-07:00

Its been a few months since I've gotten to feature a New Etsian and in that time I've watched the talent in razorberries shop blossom. Its run by artist Tanya Pshenychny, who makes and sells a variety of media.

Its a sort of fun and silly style with a touch of dark, just the way I likes it. If you want to see more theres about 100 links to her shop on this blog right now. Take your pick :)

New Digs, New Items...New Post

2009-03-18T14:58:00.000-07:00

Its been a while since I've made an appearance here and much has changed. I've got a new laptop, new place to live, new haircut, new business cards, new shows booked and most importantly... New Items up in my shop!!

It'll still take me some time to get this blog up to par but now that I'm settled I can assure my readers, (if your still out there) that its in the works. Soon I'll be posting Aprils Featured Seller and it'll be like this blog never even died/got sick.

So, Til Next Time my fiends...

I Like My Trees Naked

2009-01-13T00:01:00.000-08:00

I'm reaching out to all you fans of twiggy branch trees with my top 9 picks from Etsy. If you see something you like click the links on the bottom to be brought to their page :)

1: Boughs and branches clutch bag [redrubyrose.etsy.com]
2: Lengthening Print [ThePaperApartment.etsy.com]
3: Tree Necklace [SarahHoodJewelry.etsy.com]
4: Skeleton Tree .. Moleskine .. Ruled [shoofly.etsy.com]
5: Branch ring [amieplante.etsy.com]
6: Branching Out Bangle [sparklinglotusdesign.etsy.com]
7: Sterling Sapling [silentgoddess.etsy.com]
8: softly [alooman.etsy.com]
9: Red Balloon 8x8 [angiemuldowney.etsy.com]

Another YouTube Favorite

2009-01-11T16:35:00.000-08:00

This next video has all those who have watched it wondering what the bloody hell the lyrics could possibly be. I personally don't even care. I just love the sound of it and knowing that it was mostly created by sounds from the Disney film 'Alice In Wonderland'.

This all around brilliant clip was created by Fagottron, so click on my fiends and enjoy the sounds. Its worth taking the time.

Getting Back On Track

2009-01-09T23:56:00.000-08:00

I've missed a whole slew of days here where I should have been posting so lets catch up shall we? Our new featured seller of the month is a woman who loves such things as cat whiskers, Mother Nature and all her mighty splendor, all things bizarre and strange, art, rusty things, healthy yummy snacks, broken things,colored bugs and turning over rocks. Shes an oddball :)

Her shop name is toodlepipstudios and her specialty is one of a kind light boxes with an anatomy theme. The piece displayed on the top right of this blog is my faaaavoritest. Those little fetuses are like little puppies!

2008-12-25T00:01:00.000-08:00

I'm Doing It...

2008-12-24T00:01:00.000-08:00

ok Dudes and Dudettes! a new year is quickly approaching so in addition to hunting down a job (fingers crossed for a not crap one), I've decided to give myself an Etsy raise! Come January 1st there will be a few minor price increases in my shop.

I'm just putting it out there now to prepare... myself really. It wont be a huge difference or anything. Just a little something something, ya know? and now that its in a post there will be no backing out of it :)

Mi Casa, Su Casa

2008-12-21T01:55:00.001-08:00

Theres a definite theme going on here in burningriverart shop and its a clever little one if I do say so myself. Each piece looks as though its telling a story from some long ago time.

The artist is Tina, a mother and wife who lives in Cleveland, Ohio. She received her master's degree in fine art from Bowling Green State University, where she specialized in digital art with a secondary focus in traditional printmaking.

Her creations are like settings from from a tale you'd watch on Jim Henson's Storyteller. If you've yet to have the privilege of watching this show I suggest you take a moment to download an episode. Its entirely worth your time!

Its unmistakably transparent that shes good at what she does and I wish her much success for her future on Etsy.

For All Ages

2008-12-15T01:46:00.001-08:00

It was love at first sight when I opened crankbunny's Etsy shop. Her paper creations beamed with such intense personality. They're like characters in a whimsical movie, Labyrinth perhaps?

There was a book long ago that I used to take from the library time and time again. My room was its second home. I don't remember the name of it but it was a mystery picture book. You find clues on each page which lead you closer to solving the final puzzle. I wasn't old enough to understand it at the time but I still loved the idea. This shop brings it all back.

...I wish I knew the name of that damn book! Anyways, bore story aside, her timeless style is one that can easily be adored by many. So much to see in her shop <3

Random Recipe

2008-12-10T20:59:00.001-08:00

I've been meaning to share this video for some time. I thought this was a good place to list it, amongst the artsy folk who can really appreciate it...

It's one of those inspirational types. All I could think about was the polymer clay video I wanted to make next! This guys got other videos too. His user name is PESfilm over at youtube and he rocks my world :)

Two Moons are Better Than One

2008-12-03T21:01:00.000-08:00

This months featured seller is a psychologist who enjoys playing with a few different mediums/themes. Her shop name is WinonaCookie. The Winona comes from the name of an imaginary friend she used to have and the cookie... who doesn't love cookies?

This piece of art is displayed on a jewelry box and available for purchase in High Definition... er, I mean WinonaCookie's shop :)

Toronto and Toronto Area Dwellers!

2008-11-27T23:13:00.000-08:00

Saturday November 29th I'll be a vendor at yet another craft show in Toronto. If you're looking for that unique one of a kind holiday gift or your looking for a way to treat yourself, come check us out!!

It'll be held at Trinity St. Paul's Centre at 427 Bloor West from 1-6. Plus (if you can't read off the poster) the first 20 visitors will receive a goodie bag with a little something something from each vendor :)

Not For The Faint Of Heart

2008-11-26T00:01:00.000-08:00

This next post was sparked by convo I received from outofthepinksky who recently introduced me to a quite bizarre site. I immediately fell in love with this restaurant called Hospitalis located in Riga, Latvia.

Its a place where your servers are hot alternative lady nurses that strongly resemble the nurse from this NoFX cd cover.

The meal above makes me want to vomit but how fucking rad is that disgusting gravy puddled plate?! and are those utensils or just decoration...

The decor is just as alluring. It has a "your stuck here whether you like it or not" quality about it. I wonder if it has that hospital smell too.

Male nurse tenders! nuff said

and WHOA! you enter this bathroom sloshed and you'll probably never find your way out again.

Clearly Hospitalis has the potential to push you off the edge and if your afraid of hospitals it may not be a good idea to make reservations any time soon... or ever. On the other hand, if you've been looking for something fucked up to do in the new year this could be it. I'm adding it to my own restaurant to-do list right after Alinea. I'll let you know how she goes!

And The Weiner Is...

2008-11-24T18:46:00.000-08:00

Congratulations go out to K for her big win! Oddly enough she was the first person to comment on this giveaway.

An email has been sent your way :)

Now a little stat-age for the digit fans out there. All those 342 comments eventually revealed a source of 304 different people and as you can see in the picture above, a whooping 1295 entries! Yes, I was very busy inputting those many names but fair is fair. I'm so very grateful for copy and paste right now.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this contest. It was a lot of fun watching all the comments roll in and as a special bonus I'd also like to offer 15% off to anyone who mentions this ad or my blog during their purchase. Offer ends with November so don't miss out

HOT dog!

2008-11-12T00:01:00.000-08:00

Duuuuuuude! I had no idea this giveaway would have attracted this much attention. My goal for the entire 16 days was to shoot for 123 comments. So far all you's have doubled that number and there's still 9 days left!! I'm so incredibly flattered. I wish I could give you all a little something but alas I am not rich, nor am I a magician (maybe someday...Gob?)

I just want send out a premature Thanks!, for all your many many comments and the 13+ blog posts. It's going to take sometime to organize it all for random.org but you've made it worth while. Your all invited to my place for x-mas diner :)

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I also see that I've been tagged by Jan over at Expressive Papers. Lucky for me I was able to dig up a previous post so I don't have to think twice. Click here to see my 7 facts :) (yes, I cheated)

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2008-11-05T00:00:00.000-08:00

By now we've all accepted that Christmas is on its way, so to celebrate I've decided to give one lucky winner a $50.00 gift certificate to spend in my shop. Just check out the rules of entry below to see how you can be a part.

Da Rules:
Everyone is eligible and I do ship worldwide so don't hesitate. The ways to enter are very simple. You can do a lot or a little here and still be entered for the draw. This contest will run from November 5th until November 21st with the winner (chosen by random.org) being announced on the 23rd. If I can't get in touch with the winner after 4 days time another will be randomly selected.

The $50.00 will not only pay for your items but the shipping aswell so if this sorta jewelry ain't your thing you can always give it away as a gift.

Here we go on how to enter :)

For 1 Entry:
leave any old comment about any old thing on this post. Don't forget to leave your contact info if you don't have a blogspot account.

or

For 3 Entries:
Visit my shop at www.beatblack.etsy.com then come back here and let me know which item is your favorite.

For 5 (possibly more) Entries:
Write a post about this giveaway on your blog including a link back to this post. Then leave the address of your post in the comments section so I can add your 5 entries.

So basically you can end up with as little as 1 entry or as much as 8. Its entirely up to you. I hope everyone gets the rules but if I was unclear on anything or if you have any concerns just let me know.

Caution! Contagious Lyrics Ahead

2008-11-04T15:44:00.000-08:00

Heres a song that had me thinking, "what the shit?!" the first time I heard it... Now I can't stop singing it around the house. I think its the accent that makes it so killer.

"I am Naked, Mm, Mm
Oh naked, so what?"
Stereo Total - I am Naked

Go ahead, give her a listen :)

New for November!

2008-11-01T00:01:00.000-07:00

With all the busy-ness and goings on in September I didn't get around to changing my featured seller. Not good!, I know. Hopefully the next time that happens it'll be because I've given up on this blogging thing and not due to my own suckiness.

But Novembers a new month! so without further babble, I introduce to you miss blackeyedsuzie.

Her gorgeous "A Parasol for Agatha" doll will be watching us from the top right corner of this blog. Just waiting for you to look away so she can steal your soul!... or give you kisses. Its hard to say.

much more to see in her Etsy shop.

2008-10-31T15:00:00.000-07:00

Anatomy with a touch of Vintage

2008-10-30T14:10:00.000-07:00

His name is Christopher Elsasser and he runs his Etsy shop under the name munstre (pronounced Mun-stir). Most of his work is inspired by anatomy which, if you've ever visited my own Etsy shop, you'd know I've got a slight obsession with :)

Since starting in February 2008, Chris has already been featured in a couple gallery's, shops and even Juxtapoz Magazine.

You can also keep an eye out for his art in the upcoming Bruce Willis flick entitled "The Surrogates" ... I'd say hes doing very well for himself.

Hooray for Face Paint!

2008-10-28T14:32:00.000-07:00

I've been on the hunt and I will admit that its difficult to find the right shade of eye shadow for the right price. I like em bright and able to withstand a late night of whatever-ness. If your like me then it looks like there's hope for us lot.

While creeping in the forums I heard nothing but good things about coffincolor, so naturally I took a peek... The verdict? I'm very impressed with their price, shades and sense of humor! They have a range of colours with names like "Trailer Park Blue", "MMM... Brains!!" and "Gold Toof". Also as an added bonus they've included some very gorgeous, suicide girl-like ladies sporting their product.

If your a BUST Magazine reader be sure to pick up the current copy to see a feature on this lovely Etsy seller.

Creeptacular Findings

2008-10-22T19:29:00.000-07:00

These next pieces of digital art were created by artist and Etsy member Denise Lecusay. Although they are not sold off Etsy, they most defiantly deserve a spot on this blog for their creative darkness. I hope you love them as much as I do.

This first one is probably my favorite with its eerie yet subtle extra limb:

These two take a close second. Note the ribcage corset created by Etsy seller louiseblack.

The colours are so rich in this last one. The classic red and black tiles mixed with the red really make this piece pop!

If you'd like to see more just click this link: opheliasessions for her full online portfolio.

Calling All Torontonians!

2008-10-16T15:38:00.000-07:00

There are many talented artists/crafters in this city and although the weird ones get their own show in the gladstone, not all of them can afford it. This year Ms. Creepy Christine decided to change that and introduced a brand new fair called "Bazaar of the Bizarre".

"featuring artists, clothing designers, publishers, craft-folk and other independent makers of all things exotic and macabre"

I'm very excited about this one!!

A Big Thank You

2008-10-15T18:05:00.000-07:00

I've been away for a while. First it was because I needed to find a place to live come October and then it was a lack of an internet connection at my new digs. No internet was tough cookies... but thankfully I'm back now. I just wanted to thank the loyal droppers, commenter's and anyone else who has been popping in while I was away.

Thanks guys :)

Shes in My Head

2008-09-26T17:21:00.001-07:00

As soon as I saw this photograph I knew I had to include it in this blog! It looks like a picture straight from one of my dreams.

I dream a lot (its been my experience that many artsy people do) and I remember them on a regular basis. I have places I return to and this above photo looks like both the secret room in my apartment and the abandoned building I always get stuck in. And then of course there's this fish print... One of the more unfortunate scenes from my sleepy conquests.

If you like these prints as much as I do then don't forget to take a peek at marinkel's Etsy shop. She has more along the same lines, all ridiculously brilliant.

Shes Clearly Smarter

2008-09-20T13:32:00.000-07:00

So dollfacedesign, why have I not heard of your shop before today?! Your style has such a vintage feel to it, your subjects are somewhat creepy but also whimsical and this girl has a brain for hair!

Where have you been hiding??

I never know what to search to find shops like this but embarrassingly enough it looks like Layla is using the same tags I have been for my anatomy items, hehe

Always the last place you'd think to look...

Cupcakes that Bite Back

2008-09-17T12:24:00.000-07:00

I don't know about most of you out there but when I was younger I loved the movie Casper and Hocus Pocus. Now it just doesn't feel like Halloween without them. I'm too old for Casper, I do realize this, but it was on my TV the other day... so I watched it. Hocus Pocus still has a place in my Halloween but Casper? well its not so great when your 22.

I made these Halloween themed cupcakes for Etsy. A Frankencake on the left and a Ghostly Vanilla on the right. Ok, I just made up those names right now and they're horrible but if I list them I'll try harder :)

really I will!!

Rare Gems

2008-09-07T15:43:00.000-07:00

Maybe you've seen these delicate beauties around Etsy before. They come from the mind of a self proclaimed flea market junkie and are sold in her MaidOfClay Etsy shop.

All these pieces are hand sculpted from porcelain clay with much attention to detail. Some give off creepy vibes while others are just plain fun. Such clever design.

Live in Toronto??

2008-09-05T00:01:00.000-07:00

The Good Catch Old School Woolly Grooves is having a their Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, September the 13th. Guess who's gonna be a vender this year...

It's ME!!! (...and nine other incredibly talented artists)

It'll be a good time so if your in the area come check us all out. I'll even give you a free tootsie pop.

maybe.
if I don't eat it first.
I'll probably eat it first.
you can have a lick?

Its Coming...

2008-09-03T00:01:00.000-07:00

Fall is quick approaching which means All Hallows Eve is soon around the corner. Are you decking your porches this year?

pumpkinhollow's Etsy shop offers quite the selection of creepy goods to help you decorate this time around. The creator is Pumpkinrot and he has been quoted as saying:

"When my age restricted me from collecting candy on Halloween night (in any socially respectable manner), I decided to do something about it."

You can just feel his passion for his craft right there. Oh how I wish I knew someone as immature as me to go trick-or-treating with...

Undiscovered Talent

2008-09-01T00:01:00.000-07:00

Our newest featured seller of the month, Miss sheispretty, is an Etsian whose focus lies in digital art. Her prints are both dreamy and ultra inspiring.

If your looking for some new art or just a shop to wow yourself with, head on over to Erica's. Shes waiting to be discovered!

That Fifties Love

2008-08-20T19:08:00.000-07:00

This is just one of the beautifully styled bathings suits in bettieb's shop. She clearly loves this retro style and I have to say I'm also quite the fan. You can expect to see another post mentioning this suit as its inspired a dress design that I'm currently working on completing. soooo in love with it.

The designer, Nikki B, claims to use very high quality fabric imported from Italy and only makes limited quantities of her swimwear. So if you see something you like now, pick it up! and then tell me all about it :)

Wild Ones

2008-08-11T19:15:00.000-07:00

The greatest thing about Leopard Print is that its for eeeeeeeveryone. So whether you like it trashy or classy, these sellers have got you covered:

1: Resin Skull Necklace [stoopidgerl.etsy.com]
2: LEOPARD LARGE print Wide headband [
mixbaby.etsy.com]
3: Leopard - 2 hair clips [cutecumber.etsy.com]
4: Lizzie leopard print tie sided knickers [greygoat.etsy.com]
5: Hooded Leopard Print Jacket [ImmaculateException.etsy.com]
6: Velvety Snow Leopard Vest Custom Fit [wingsofsin.etsy.com]
7: Leopard Skull Necklace [Laloca.etsy.com]
8: Angel Wing / Leopard Cameo Pendant [PunkPussyCature.etsy.com]
9: Natural Pair Leopard Heart Barrettes [FreakChic.etsy.com]

Interesting-ness

2008-08-06T02:10:00.000-07:00

Check out the style of these next few pieces. Could you even have guessed that they were all made from wood? Very unique items if you ask me and there's many more where that came from!

The name is porkchopshow and with all the sales he's seen you've most likely already come across his shop a time or two. Thats right I did say he and it wasn't even a typo this time! Anyways, I only rarely browse for supplies so this one is completely new to me.

Another one for the steampunk genre

2008-08-02T19:39:00.000-07:00

This new featured seller has a knack for creating dark fantasy-like items. ettadiem makes all sorts of pieces from prints to purses to crafts all with the same beautifully dark themes.

Shes also a member of the Etsy Dark Side Street Team :)

Snack Holders

2008-07-26T11:56:00.000-07:00

So today I went into someprettythings Etsy shop on a mission to choose one clutch to feature. Seriously,I only wanted one! I'm usually very particular about these things but it was such a challenge that I decided to nix that idea and choose my top three. And here they are :)

This girl certainly has a knack for mixing the right patterns into the most desirable clutches!

...Is it knix or nix?

Cut Cut

2008-07-20T19:52:00.000-07:00

This vintage pair of scissors make quite the statement. Whether your deranged and like to cut people, crafty or a hair dresser they just work :)

I found them in 27thAvenue's shop and still can't figure out why they haven't sold. Maybe its our crap-hole economy, although most top sellers are still selling like there's no tomorrow! Oh how I long for that day...

I've just started playing the game "Chocolatier". I'm such a sucker for those kind of run your own business types of games.

The Cookbook By Your Favorite Sellers!

2008-07-18T12:25:00.000-07:00

Etsy seller are a creative bunch. They pay special attention to detail, they work relentlessly towards perfecting their craft and they don't stop until they get it just right. So who better to put together a delicious recipe?

Now, thanks to Etsy seller Jason of JJMFinance, we can all own a collection of over 100 recipes from these masters of craft. He has created an affordable electronic cookbook showcasing 39 Main dishes, 23 Side dishes and 40 Desserts. What a great way to get to know your Etsy community a little better! I've just received mine today and I love it :)

Check the listing out here for more: Etsy Sellers Cookbook

I highly recommend it

What Time Is It Mister Wolf?

2008-07-14T16:31:00.000-07:00

You'd have to be blind not to notice the whole steampunk theme going on in Etsy these days. It's come out in full force and this shop is especially good at creating those one of a kind mechanical pieces like these oh so inspiring earrings.

FringeLore is run by a 30-something year old girl who has a fascination with old things. She insists that No antique pocket watches were harmed in the making of her jewelry. All pieces and parts are considered "rescued".

Wanna Win a Cupcake?

2008-07-03T09:19:00.000-07:00

It's July's smidge giveaway!! This month theres over $200 worth of handmade goodies to be won and you can enter as many times as you'd like for free.

It's completely worth the click so don't miss out!

It's That Time Again!

2008-07-02T15:37:00.000-07:00

This piece below is currently available in brookekent's Etsy shop. She's our newest member of the featured sellers list and her spider will spend all of July in the corner of this blog. They do so love their corners don't they?

Brooke's work is inspired by dreamy memories, vintage aesthetics, death and decay, the creepy and the strange, melancholia, nature, and erotica.

Perdyness

2008-06-26T09:53:00.000-07:00

I'm stoked to have come across this next Esty sellers work.

Kmye truly has a gift for creating the most beautiful, dark and feminine portraits. The hair, poses and clothing all form such a perfect balance. Just by browsing her shop I feel inspired to open my sketch book and start making some croquis.

Looks like she has brains too! Kmye is currently finishing up her biology studies and will be starting her PhD in September.

<3 <3 <3

Spotty Dots

2008-06-23T01:07:00.000-07:00

Its Polka doted madness in this post featuring eight Etsy sellers from a range of different talents. No matter what your looking for, you'll probably find it with dots if you look in the right places. Or maybe you'd rather see stripes?

1: PARIS Magic Tags [poshpaisley.etsy.com]
2: Rochelle Birthday Card [christinawilliams.etsy.com]
3: mini frame pouch [oktak.etsy.com]
4: May I See You Again Miss Bernhard - 5x7 Fine Art Photo [Buttonhead.etsy.com]
5: Rosalie - Original Papercut [bittystarr.etsy.com]
6: Red Polka-Dot Flowers-Original Watercolor Painting 8x10 [printmakerjenn.etsy.com]
7: 3 ring set 18mm adjustable [Fluffington.etsy.com]
8: The Kyle Dress [missbrache.etsy.com]

Eye Candy

2008-06-17T15:47:00.000-07:00

This first ones on reserve but bonzie's shop has many more items up for sale. Her inventory's not at all limited to corsets. She also sells jackets, dresses and accessories.

Theres a certain aged look to her pieces that I just adore. Bonzie uses upcycled clothing, thrifted trinkets, fabric and her own special skills acquired from an apprenticeship with a corsetierre and an intership with a Paris designer!

drool away my readers, drool away

In Your Head,

2008-06-14T12:52:00.000-07:00

Zombie, Zombie, Zombie...

A Cranberries song from way too long ago is what I first thought of when I saw this pendant. All the jewelry in viennahorses shop is very clean looking and intensely unique. It doesn't look like shes listing as often as she once has. I feel a little like I'm creeping through a haunted setting when I'm browsing through her sold items.

Theres something so strange about it all.

Nipple what-a-whats?!?

2008-06-11T00:27:00.000-07:00

mmmhmmm, thats right. This post is all about the more than affordable nipple pasties in gothfoxdesigns's shop. And if, for even a single second you think you have no desire for these pasties then I invite you take a peek at her photography. I think you'll change your mind :)

These photos will give you another reason to enjoy being a woman. Or, if you have a penis, it will give you another reason to love being a man.

Heres a link that I think all you burlesque lovers will appreciate:
Dita Von Teese

The youtube link was disabled so its the best I could do. You wont be disapointed

I'll Get You!!

2008-06-07T21:04:00.000-07:00

Again with the fish?! I know and I'll let it rest after this post... At least until the next time I post about fish.

This ones extra peculiar. It's missing an eye and not just because its dead and sunken in but because it was born that way. It's also encased in wax and strung on a necklace but hang out on Etsy long enough and you'll realize that just about anything can be turned into a necklace. This one was created by Ms. silentcheesecake who also sells other dead things like bugs and octopus.

------------------------------------------------------
In other news, I was tagged by the most beautiful avatar today. Thank You nuvonova (dag nabit)
so here I go...

Seven random facts, lets get this over with shall we?

Number 1: I'm incredibly lucky and if you touch me you'll win the lottery
Number 2: I don't like eating those pancakes from a box
Number 3: I'm watching a Marilyn Monroe movie right now and I don't like it but the clothes make it watchable
Number 4: Fish make me cringe
Number 5: Theres a framed 8 x 10 photo of a man in my apartment but I don't know who he is. No one does.
Number 6: I like to go to the beach often but rarely ever swim when I'm there
Number 7: I love to eat cookie dough and bacon on the same plate. (my heart hates me)

That wasn't as horrible as I expected it to be. As much as I would love to tag seven more people, Im even lazier than you nuvonova, and I'd rather just let this one die :)

Duuuude

2008-06-05T17:45:00.000-07:00

I totally sell banners now. Yesterday I finally decided to create a third shop and I called her BettyBanner. If you an Etsy seller convo me because I really want to make your banner!!

All these guys are only $3 plus the fonts can be mixed and matched. If any of you guys needs a banner, project wonderful ad, blog heading or anything else I can't think of let me know! I enjoy making them :)

"Todays Special"

2008-06-03T12:14:00.000-07:00

I am in love again...

This time with these mannequins from nostalgiccorner's Etsy shop. They're entirely out of my price range but I still enjoy the window shopping. Perhaps one day when I've given up on Etsy and jewelry making all together I'll be able to afford one.

I can already imagine my leopard necklace hanging on the bottom right ones neck. Shes my favorite and I've named her Betty

Oh Boy!

2008-06-01T14:00:00.000-07:00

Another month has passed which means its time once again to feature another talented dark Etsian. This months award goes to a strange, fairy taleish photography shop going by the name of ellemoss

"I love to process my images as much as I love to take them. I am always looking for the extraordinary among the ordinary. I am a dedicated self portrait artist who is drawn to dreamy, surreal images with vintage qualities and charming details."

That quotes was taken from her profile and I'd say it just about sums things up :)

The Results Are In

2008-05-31T11:23:00.000-07:00

When I made this poll I did it in a slight rush. In my haste I had forgotten a few key fears like clowns for one. Special thanks to Grizzly Mountain Arts for bringing that to my attention. That was a big oops on my part.

Also if you haven't read the comments under the Tobias "P-P-P-Poll" post, pollyannacowgirl brought up an interesting fear (as did a few others). She actually has a fear of barfing! How terrifying to have a fear like that so readily available. As if catching the flu or suffering a bad hangover weren't enough on their own!

White or No?

2008-05-29T10:54:00.000-07:00

A Countless amount of threads have been started in the Etsy forums regarding background choices. The question presented, Is it better to have a white background or a coloured one?

A white background gets you a chance to be on the front page, certainly not a guarantee. It also requires extra editing and a possibility of the said "sterile" feel.

The backgrounds in my Etsy photos have always been something I've struggled with. I started with stark white and only this month have decided to scrap that and try the coloured backgrounds. The result?

Well, I still have no idea which way is the better. Its hard to judge visually from my standpoint but one thing I can tell you with 100% certainty, there was no sporadic jump in sales...

If you want to see the entire shop you can click the picture to be taken to my flickr page

Shes a Looker

2008-05-27T00:00:00.000-07:00

I was cruising some of the dark art on Etsy when I came across this anatomy doll in kerrykate's shop. It, along with 100's of others, have been entirely designed and handmade by Kerry Kate herself. (der, it is Etsy afterall)

She also makes bags, pillows and sells prints of her paintings online. My first thought (and probably yours to) is that this would make the most perfect voodoo doll!

...that is if you could bring yourself to poke holes in this lovely piece of art.

Either way its a pretty rad doll and I felt the need to share :)

Jawbreakers and Lollis and Nerds? Oh My!

2008-05-25T00:00:00.000-07:00

I'm not all hearts, brains and bones. I have other interests and one of them is sugar. Its not exactly a hobbie but it makes for some mouth watering accessories. All these pictures are items in (or about to be in) my beatblack shop.

Now I can finally tell everyone I have a candy shop! ...without lying

2008-05-23T14:37:00.000-07:00

Most of you have probably already recognized this Dark Angel from her photo but for those of you who are unfamiliar with her portfolio, say hello to Miss Bettie Page.

She was a model who became famous in the 1950's for her fetish and pin up photography. Page even did her her own make up, hair and created her own attire for her pin ups. Now thats crafty. Only 10 years after her career began she decided to end it, though she was still in demand. Many factors contributed to this decision, including stalking incidents, but theres not a photo taken that shes ever regretted.

So far Bettie has been married and divorced a whooping three times during her life and although she now lives in a seniors home, don't count her out just yet. She may be in her mid 80's but shes still a gorgeous lady!

Her classy style is just one of the reasons her image keeps coming back as a trend time and time again. Her cult following is responsible for such necklaces as this one from HushHush's Etsy shop.

For a more in depth Bio on Bettie Page you can visit this tribute site: www.geekbutchic.com

Hello?... Cigar Box Purse, Is That Really You?

2008-05-21T14:20:00.000-07:00

I came across this shop called jaybeeprints the other day. Its run by a brand new seller who claims to pull her inspiration from 1950's style, anything retro, Rockabilly, Jazz, antiques and old movies (Film Noir, Hitchcock, etc.)

Her shop features wooden boxes that have been transformed into attractive, ultra unique pieces. All are sold for more than affordable prices, so if your in a shopping mood you could be her first Etsy sale for less than 10 dollars!

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice

2008-05-19T00:00:00.000-07:00

Todays theme is.... Stripes. These Etsy sellers were chosen for their remarkably unique way of using black and white lines to create radical-ness. Kudos

Today on the way home from the grocery store I shared a cookie with a squirrel named rabies. She had a leaf in her mouth before I met her so maybe she was creating insulation for a nest. I like small furry things...

1: Enchantress Victorian Bustle Gown [Countessa.etsy.com]
2: Coco Shoulder Bag [erickabasile.etsy.com]
3: Victorian Shrug [blackmirrordesign.etsy.com]
4: Victorian Gothic Collarette, Reversible [gloomth.etsy.com]
5: Black and Lime Rolo Charm [theorangebell.etsy.com]
6: Alternating Current - 8x10 Fine Art Print [irenesuchocki.etsy.com]
7: Small Bowl Striped [CircaCeramics.etsy.com]
8: Once Upon a Time - 8x10 Limited Edition Print [lindsaybellejennings.etsy.com]

"Strange Unearthly Creature"

2008-05-17T00:00:00.000-07:00

Sorry to say it but this beautiful pendant has already been sold many months ago. I keep seeing it in my favorites and don't have the heart to x it. dolldisasterdesign.etsy.com doesn't seem to be making them anymore for whatever reason but she has other odd items up for grabs.

I just can't seem to get over this one piece. I only wish I had thought up the creative idea behind it and made it first. I was just posting it in hopes it inspires you the way it has been inspiring myself :)

I Caught One

2008-05-15T00:00:00.000-07:00

Its just "a few of my favorites" and its only a day old! Now that its captured I won't feel sadness when its gone.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=44194

I also have a poll on the right hand side if theres any takers :)

P-P-P-Poll to Take Below

2008-05-13T00:00:00.000-07:00

I'd like to do more phobia posts in the near future which means I need to know what scares you the most. Insects, Rodents and Reptiles are the more obvious choices but is there anything odd that just scares the muck out of you for no good reason?

I invite you all to take the poll to the right(and possibly a scroll or two down). It will determine the subject of the next phobia post and help feed my curiosity :)

Here's a few of the more "say wha?" ones:

Asymmetriphobia- Fear of asymmetrical things
Bibliophobia- Fear of books
Chirophobia- Fear of hands
Dendrophobia- Fear of trees
Ereuthrophobia- Fear of blushing
Francophobia- Fear of France or French culture
Geniophobia- Fear of chins
Hydrophobia- Fear of water or of rabies
Ichthyophobia- Fear of fish (guilty)
Japanophobia- Fear of Japanese
Kathisophobia- Fear of sitting down
Linonophobia- Fear of string
Microphobia- Fear of small things
Nudophobia- Fear of nudity
Octophobia - Fear of the figure 8
Proctophobia- Fear of rectums
Q-no Q available... seriously?
Radiophobia- Fear of radiation, x-rays
Selaphobia- Fear of light flashes
Textophobia- Fear of certain fabrics
Urophobia- Fear of urine or urinating
Vestiphobia- Fear of clothing
Wiccaphobia: Fear of witches and witchcraft
Xanthophobia- Fear of the color yellow or the word yellow
Y-no Y either, psh
Zelophobia- Fear of jealousy

I don't make this stuff up folks! I didn't need to, it was already strange.

spider photo taken by macaroni, my roommate

2008-05-11T00:00:00.000-07:00

There are many stranger than strange movies out there. The real whacked out ones can introduce us to the bizarre fetishes of a handful of people while the more tame ones just make us think outside of the box. Feed is by no means a great movie but it is one of those kinds that makes you get all giddy when you first hear about it.(if your slightly morbid)

I was told it was a movie about people who eat each other. Needless to say, I was ready to watch it immediately! Its actually about the fetish of fat erotica which in this case brought feeders (fat adoring fans) and gainers (the obese) together in a sick twisted way. The story is centered around an investigator with a hunch and less than ample support to expand upon it. On his own he struggles to find a way to prove that a case of feeding is much more than just a fetish and instead may be murder. And yes, people do eat people in this movie so its not for everyone.

The villain is played by Australian actor Alex O'Loughlin which some of you may already know from a certain vampire show. Yes Yes

Movie Reviews are just the newest addition to this blog. Every month a new weird or just plain rad movie will be introduced. If you know of any weirdies feel free to let us all know

More Braaaaaains

2008-05-09T16:07:00.000-07:00

If this brain tickles your fancy you should come check out my beatblack shop to see them from all angles and in different colours. I'll be trying my darnest to keep em in stock since I've got nothing better to do

These brains are all handmade from polymer clay and glazed... like a donut. If your thinking of taking a bite of this necklace you may want to check your pulse.

It's A Bird By The Way...

2008-05-07T00:00:00.000-07:00

This picture to the right is only 1 in a series of 6 "Specimens" photographs taken by Nancy Rose currently available in her Etsy shop at nancyrose.etsy.com

Shes a full time graphic designer and a self taught photographer who also lives in the same city as I do. (Shout Out to all my Toronto peeps!)

I have never seen photos like these before and I wanted to show her off before anyone else got the chance do it first :)

I'm sure you'll find it as easy as I did to want all of her listings after seeing them displayed together in their sets.

Flea Stuff

2008-05-05T00:00:00.000-07:00

Great news for people who visit my shop, put things in their cart, buy the things using paypal and then read and respond to the message to buyer box! (breathe)

I recently put together a survey with advice from a thread created by Etsy seller AlwaysAmy. Now every time someone buys something from my shop and fills out the questionnaire they will receive one of the goodies below free of charge. jawbreakers or truffles

They so small

You Will Be Mine!

2008-05-03T00:00:00.000-07:00

I'm broker than broke and more than willing to go into debt for this shirt. Just 5ish more days and my credit card will be renewed. I even wrote a song for this shirt just now, it goes like this

ooooo gun shirt, i looooove you sooooo
you make my heart go bang... da da...
im slightly hungry... da da

Is this gonna be one of those posts I regret letting people see? well yes. and since I'm making an effort to post every other day you'll be reading much more of these.

Lucky You :)

Better Than Bacon?

2008-05-01T00:16:00.000-07:00

Today is the first of the month which means its time for a new featured seller! This month topsyturvydesign takes the honor for her unique and ultra creative hats. Her name is Kim Brown-Dye and visiting her shop is like walking through a gallery. Every picture is eye catching, shes an instant favorite.

I even caught myself looking through her sold items just to see more pictures.
STUNNING!

(bacon rules)

Finally Something Thats Uglier Than You Are :)

2008-04-05T01:20:00.000-07:00

FISH. ew. ew. ew. Personally they scare the sense out of me. Nothing frightens me more then almost stepping on a fresh dead fish at the beach.

The worst nightmare's I've had are ones where I have to tip toe throw millions of flopping and dead goldfish in my parents backyard, or the ones where the fish are in the tank and then all of a sudden they're swimming in the air and all I can do it blow on them to keep em away while I back out of the room!!!

The blob fish above don't scare me, I just thought they look fucked up, almost human like with there lazy noses and open eyes. I bet they had nasally voices and said: "I'm hungry and stupid" a lot of the time. Thats why they were caught after all.

Ole bluey to the left of me, SCARY! Hes just floating, eyes open, staring, not blinking, STARING, scaley waiting to brush against your leg when you've finally forgotten about the fish in the lake water.
He's scheming right now. waiting, watching.

ALthough this next fish is artificial, (believe it or not) it was created from the cast of a real one. Its ceramic and was made from another Etsy artist who's shop is made up entirely of different species of fish. PiscesCeramics is the name of this shop thats run by a man who's been fascinated with the underwater world since he was a child. (Complete opposites we are)

This post has been brought to you by the letter I for Ichthyophobia.

I Have Bitten the Rolo Oeuf

2008-03-31T18:30:00.000-07:00

Yes thats right. Exactly 2 bites of my HUGEST chocolate thingy ever are sitting in my stomach right now. (At least thats where I hope they went) Speaking of eating candy, the photo below is one I've taken from the shop of another candy eater. Her site is smacshop.etsy.com and if you can't already tell she takes the eeriest of eerie photos. Smacshop is also my newest featured seller...

She really deserves props for turning everyday scenes we take for granted into something more using her camera and mad skills. When you stop by her shop be sure to also check out her Porky, Bathroom Noir and Legs listings.

Sha Blam!

2008-03-25T19:33:00.000-07:00

Junk mail can be fun when your a kid and its the only mail your mother hands you. When you grow up and have your own place however, your wrist can get uber sore from having to toss that stuff out.

I highly doubt that I've won $1,000,000 from a Spanish lottery that I never played in. Or that your company that I've never heard of before has any business sending me "urgent" letters.

Well, I bring good news! This creeptaular beauty of a tree to the left of me was made from 100% shredded up junk mail. Not only does this seller get to have the satisfaction of tearing it up, she makes OOAK tree sculptures from it. You can visit Rachael's shop for her sculptures, cards or prints at rdirenna.etsy.com

Biggest Chocolate Ever

2008-03-24T15:05:00.000-07:00

Rockabilly? Pinup? Horror? Flapper? the list goes on and on at sweetheartsinner.etsy.com where you can choose from over 1,000 listings. Yes its a little overwhelming but thank God this seller keeps organized sections! I think I made it to page 6 before I decided I had my three most favoritist picked out. The middle one looks like one of the zombies from the movie "Fido"...

Has anyone seen that movie? its a strange one. On a side note I got the HUGEST chocolate thingy for Easter yesterday!! it's a Rolo Egg and I've yet to take a bite. I probably opened its package a few separate times today just to hold it in my hand and be amazed at its size and weight. When the novelty wears off I'm going to need a fork and knife to eat it.

Featured Seller of the Month

2008-02-28T15:44:00.000-08:00

Although she looks like a member of the demon dogs tribe, shes actually the creator of Black Orchid Designs. Her name is Scary Kerri and shes been designing for over 10 years making what she calls alternative couture.

Dreads, necklaces, clothing and more can all be found in her Etsy shop. (She even does custom orders!)

Radio Goo Goo, Radio Ga Ga

2008-02-02T10:18:00.000-08:00

Believe it or not this photo wasn't even posed. This doll head was found outside an abandoned house by Aztek721's home in Pensacola, Florida. Despite its less than perfect condition, this dolls face looks like its sporting a smile.

...God only knows what she was thinking when she was doing her eyebrows though, can anyone say over plucked?

For photos, art and greeting cards from this seller, click here to link to her shop www.aztek721.etsy.com

New Year, New Items

2008-01-15T17:23:00.000-08:00

Its been a while since I've posted anything new and until a couple days ago I didn't think that would change. But look!! I toooootally posted a heart necklace today.

I've decided this year will be different. I will post at least once a week and use my Wednesdays to take as many pictures as I can. I'm also going to work on keeping this blog up to date so that one day it may be just as un-ingnored as in the old days. That means changing a couple things... there will be no more using my favorites list as a featured sellers tool, (that was much too hard) and I'm also going to have to make it easier on myself by making my blog a journal first.

So if you see me ignoring this blog or spending too much time in the forums, go to my shop and give me hell!

Dert

2007-10-17T18:24:00.000-07:00

Here is one of the weirdest things I've come across in my Etsy searches. It was the item that sparked my first ever treasury and also got the most hits out of the twelve.

Housed in a jar with vintage tags and labels, this dirt comes from the Pere Lachaise Cemeterie in Paris, France. Home to such talents as Jim Morrison, Maria Callas and Oscar Wilde just to name a few. (A better list is can be seen at Aldetha's shop)

This cemetery dirt and other rare oddities are available exclusively through Etsy seller aldetha

Its well worth the click...

Newest Edition to the List

2007-10-03T16:40:00.000-07:00

LoopyBoopy is a shop thats been on my list of favorites since I first joined Etsy. Shes a self taught artist whos been working in sculpture for over 20 years. Now shes made my featured sellers list, so if you've yet to discover her disturbing brood, theres no better time then now.

Also For those of you who like her style but arent sure about the subjects... she makes "cute" things for you to.

Keeping more than the Crows Away

2007-09-18T20:00:00.000-07:00

Halloween is coming up fast and theres nothing creepier than a free standing head for your coffee table. This is the second head I've seen in grimvisions Etsy shop but he has more creations to look at on his blog: www.grimvisions.com

If your like me you've probably always wanted to just deck out your front yard and go crazy overboard with the decor for halloween. This head would be a nice starting point... just saying

www.grimvisions.etsy.com

All Dressed Up With Nowhere To Go

2007-08-30T21:47:00.000-07:00

Maybe this picture reminds you of seller lousieblack? When I found my first item from fellow Etsian aishiteruhoney, I was so excited to dive into her shop. It did not disapoint. Filled with dark accesories, this shop has alot of great looking items for more than resonable prices.

If i had that hat id only take it off to shower or to scratch my head.

click on the link to visit aishiteruhoney's shop

1000 words

2007-08-25T20:25:00.000-07:00

Here I've posted a fine art print from irenesuchocki's shop. It captures an older, run down house. I find it interesting how this place was captured during daylight hours with pretty flowers in front but still remains an eerie photo. The black that frames the edges really makes it for me. It's called Past Lives:

There are 6 pages of photos in Irene's shop, each one drawing you in with a different story.

Spotlight on Lampreia

2007-08-19T01:09:00.000-07:00

Hooray! Its time for another Featured Seller and this next one goes to... Lampreia!, for turning an already great picture into an even finer work of art. It's one of the first sellers I ever visited on Etsy, and an instant favorite. Theres a good variety of both subject and print size in this shop and the sections make it very easy to navigate.

and guess what else... Lampreia is male! I'm sure theres some folks out there that know what I mean. Its hard to find men on Etsy. They're like pandas in the wild.

If you want to visit this seller go to: www.lampreia.etsy.com

Another Interesting Find

2007-08-16T21:28:00.000-07:00

Ever notice the stripes that are easily associated with eerie
characters? hard not to...

Meet Puck.

Puck was created by a an Etsy artist from Brooklyn and if you can't make out the watermark, more of her work can be found at www.silkandbone.etsy.com.

-Would even make a popular baby shower gift for the special someone-

"I So Happy!" -Quina

2007-08-12T21:59:00.000-07:00

LOOK WHAT I JUST WON!!! ...and aren't you jealous? VINTAGE TYPEWRITER KEY KEYCHAIN by KeysandMemories

its so pretty and i couldn't be more excited about it right now. out of all the contests iv taken part in this one is the only item up for grabs that i would consider right up my alley. i love the vintage look of it and i know my boyfriend will to. Shane if your reading this,,,LOOK WHAT I JUST WON!!!

she has lots of other great stuff to:

check her out at www.keysandmemories.etsy.com for more